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Alyaa Ebbiary

Alyaa is postdoctoral research associate at Durham University, working on the ENCOUNTERS project exploring Muslim-Jewish relations in Europe. She is an officer of the British Association of Islamic Studies (BRAIS). Beyond academia, Alyaa has been a teacher, community organiser and interfaith trainer.

Laura Elkeslassy

Born in France, with Moroccan and Israeli roots, Laura is a singer of Judeo-Arab music who lives and works in Brooklyn. In 2022, she released 'Ya Ghorbati: Divas in Exile', a multimedia album that tells the story of Judeo-Arab divas from mid-century North Africa.

Bat Ella

Israeli singer and recording artist, Bat Ella, is delighted to be back at Limmud after performing here with the legendary Debbie Friedman in 1995. Best known for inspirational musical experiences, her music represents a soulful bridge among people of all religions and ethnicities. Recorded 5 albums and performs extensively on stages in Israel and US

Benjamin Ellis

Benjamin co-founded and is former chair of KeshetUK, working for a world where no one is forced to choose between their Jewish and LGBT+ identity. After studying at Yeshivat Har Etzion in Israel, he studied at Cambridge University and University College London medical school, then public health at Johns Hopkins University in the USA. He can often be found working as a rheumatologist, cycling or singing.

Yehoshua Engelman

Yehoshua has for many years taught at yeshivot in Israel and was rabbi of Yakar in London and Tel Aviv. He now works as a psychotherapist with analytical interest and enjoys seeing the psychoanalytical depths in Torah texts. He is currently completing his book on hassidic stories – commentary and enhancement - and will share some chapters with us.

Howard Epstein

Howard Epstein is a solicitor of over 50 years’ experience and an author of books and plays. He has lectured on legal matters and Jewish and Israeli themes. He has written for the website israelseen.com and he writes for the Jewish Telegraph. All his works reflect fastidious forensic research, which will shine through in his four Limmud presentations.

Yaffa Epstein

Yaffa is the senior scholar and educator-in-residence at the Jewish Education Project. She has Orthodox ordination from Maharat as well as from Daniel Landes and holds a Law Degree. Yaffa loves Limmud, Torah and the Jewish people and is a proud board member of Limmud North America. Let’s learn!

Kelly Erez

Singer-songwriter Kelly was raised in a musical family, singing and writing since she could talk. Featured on BBC One television, radio and in the press, she has performed in places such as the Hilton hotel, the Royal Festival Hall and private events. Kelly also teaches vocal coaching and singing therapy, helping others release emotions through music.

Gali Etzion

Gali is an attorney at law in Israel and head of legislative consulting and special affairs department at Naamat - The Women's Movement Israel. She represents Naamat in major legal cases and petitions to the supreme court. Gali also drafts and promotes bills for members of the Knesset on various issues related to women.

Itzchak Evan-Shayish (Marmorstein)

Itzchak is a passionate student and teacher of the illuminated teachings of Avraham Yitzchak HaCohen Kook (of blessed memory). As gabbai/educator at Beit HaRav Kook synagogue in Jerusalem and as chairman of Ohr LeRayah he is devoted to introducing and sharing Kook’s universal and enlightened teachings with the world.

Limmud Executive

The Limmud UK Executive is the volunteer group responsible for Limmud UK events and operations. If you'd like to find out more or get involved with Limmud in the UK please email execchair@limmud.org.